Web Developer - Water Sector

STANTEC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Web Developer to join their Water UK&IDigital Solutions team. You will design and develop scalable, user-centric web applications, focusing on innovative digital solutions. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Python with Django, along with experience in Microsoft Azure. This role allows you to contribute to meaningful digital change while collaborating with a global team.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of programming concepts and web development principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and backend infrastructure using Python.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle - from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Skills

Proficiency in HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Python web technologies

Django

Responsive design

User experience best practices

APIs and IoT integration

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure DevOps

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

WEB DEVELOPER

The Web Developer role will be within our highly successful Water UK&IDigital Solutions team. You’ll be working alongside an award-winning team of Technologyexperts driving digital change across Stantec and our clients. We are user-focused, pushing new ways of working through digital approaches, whilst incorporating technology and data into our services and solutions.

Your input into the digital solutions will be fundamental to Stantec’s ongoing growth and success. As part of a global team, you will help to develop newer and enhanced services and products for our clients.

The solutions you build will enable proactive management of assets and more informed investment planning. In turn, this will help our clients meet the challenges they face by utilising digital technology to benefit their customers and the communities they serve.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a collaborative, global team focused on building scalable, user-centric web applications. Your responsibilities will include:

Development & Deployment

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and backend infrastructure using Python
• Participate in the full development lifecycle - from requirements gathering to deployment - within Microsoft Azure
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Collaboration & Quality

• Work closely with developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, web-based solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring robust and reliable performance

Innovation & Growth

• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in web development
• Contribute ideas to improve user experience, scalability and maintainability

What We’re Looking For

Essentials:

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks
• Experience with Python web technologies, especially Django
• Understanding of responsive design and user experience best practices
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and deployment environments
• Experience working with APIs and IoT integration
• Strong grasp of programming concepts and web development principles
• Good awareness of designing and deploying code securely
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Desirable:

• Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, GCP, or AWS
• DevOps tools: Azure DevOps
• Agile methodologies and sprint-based development
• Data visualization libraries: Leaflet, Plotly
• Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Data visualisation libraries: Maplibre, Deckgl, Leaflet and Plotly
• 3D visualisation and interactive graphics: Cesium, Unreal, ThreeJS
• UX/UI design: Figma, wireframing and mock-ups

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 8051